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2026 Ham and Turkey Drive
The 2026 Ham and Turkey drive is upon us. We will once again take in donations of hams and turkeys now through the holidays. Last year we were able to donate one meat to over 600 households. Our goal this year? A ham or turkey for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. We...
2026 Bike Raffle
Our annual raffle is well underway. July 4 - October 31 we are selling tickets to win 2 Electra Townie Go electric bicycles. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held November 1 and the winner will be contacted within 7 business days. Join us in...
2025 Ham & Turkey Drive
Our annual ham and turkey drive created quite a competition throughout Tellico Village & Kahite and the Rarity Bay communities. We had a wonderful turnout at each dropo location with over 150 hams and turkeys being collected as well as cash donations. Thank you to...
Welcome Grace to GSC
My name is Grace and my story is amazing. Once I got lost, but I was found by the caring people at the Good Shepherd Center at 5150 Highway 411 in Madisonville, TN. The staff and volunteers made me feel at home and provided me with a box of food and even a set of...
Welcome Sarah Duckett
The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome the newest addition to our team, Sarah Duckett, as a Food Pantry Assistant.Sarah is a native of East Tennessee and loves everything outdoors. She is a caring, compassionate person who loves to help others and see them...
2nd Annual Fund Raising Gala
Event Details What: A Charity Gala Where: Cora Veal Event Center, 144 College St. Madisonville TN When: Saturday September 6th 2025 @ 4:45pm Tickets: $125 Each or $1200 Table of 10Join Us for the 2nd Annual Good Shepherd Center Gala: An Evening of Hope and Impact!...
Christmas In July
Our first Christmas in July event was a great success. Even Santa Claus paid us an early season visit! Over 300 people come through to pick up backpacks and enjoy free hair cuts, face painting, hotdogs and sno cones. For those who were unable to attend, backpacks...
Good Shepherd Center Provides Emergency Assistance Funding
In the first three months of 2025, the Good Shepherd Center provided vital emergency utility assistance to 56 Monroe County households, totaling over $8,300. Learn how you can help us continue this critical support as we move into the cooling season and find out about upcoming fundraising events at goodshepherdcenter.net.
Lakeside Charity Concert With Erin Viancourt
Don’t miss Erin Viancort live on June 28th at the Tellico Village Yacht Club! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Good Shepherd Center in Monroe County. Get ticket details at goodshepherdcenter.net or call 423-420-8888.
USDA Day
On March 28th, the Good Shepherd Center provided free USDA food to 278 families, including 22 veterans! Learn how our dedicated volunteers made this possible and how you can help at our next event: goodshepherdcenter.net.